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Understanding Kamma and Buddhist Practices
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Understanding Kamma and Buddhist Practices
The event begins after Buddhist Lent and continues for one month. กรรม kamma; karma; action; deed; willed action; an intentional action that has future consequences, including future reboots; th
…future consequences. The Buddha defines kamma as volition (cetana), stressing the importance of our choices—both good and bad—as they program our future. It also discusses practices like meditation (กรรมฐาน)…
The Significance of the Tusita Realm
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The Significance of the Tusita Realm
The Reasons the Tusita Realm is the Center of Knowers As mentioned earlier, the Tusita Realm is extraordinary compared to other celestial realms. What makes it extraordinary is the fact that it is the
…hese wise individuals to prefer rebirth in this realm despite their accumulated merits allowing for choices in other realms. Firstly, the lifespan in the Tusita Realm is ideal; it is neither overly extended,…
The Downfall of a Millionaire's Son
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The Downfall of a Millionaire's Son
Here is the text extracted from the image: Thereupon, taking his wife with him, he found lodging near the house-wall of other people’s houses. With a broken potsherd in his hand, he would go about be
…hieved greatness in his prime or even as a monk, but instead faced the consequences of his reckless choices. It serves as a reminder of the importance of wise decision-making in life. Ultimately, he finds so…
The Acrobat's Daughter
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The Acrobat's Daughter
His mother and father asked him, "Son, what is wrong with you?" The son replied, "If I can have that acrobat's daughter, I shall live; if I cannot have her, I shall die right here." Said his mother a
… of desire, familial concern, and the pursuit of happiness—showcasing how love can motivate extreme choices.
The Bodhisatta's Departure
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The Bodhisatta's Departure
After the lapse of two or three days, when his mother had gone to the forest, he put his father on his shoulder and rushing on with the swiftness of the wind, by the hint given him by his mother, he r
… means to stay connected. This narrative highlights themes of familial bonds, duty, and the painful choices between the realms of humans and the supernatural. The heartfelt exchanges between the characters p…
The Bodhisatta and the Traders
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The Bodhisatta and the Traders
The traders heard his saying, and cried--"We are going home, master!" joining their hands, and raising them respectfully to their foreheads. "Then climb up on my back," said the Bodhisatta. Thereat s
…goblins. The story underscores the value of heeding wise counsel and highlights the consequences of choices in the face of danger. The traders' journey serves as a reminder of the rewards of following a virt…
The Favorite Jataka
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The Favorite Jataka
And hereupon the Bodhisatta flew off with such of the birds as followed his advice; but the disobedient birds, who stopped behind, all perished. ------------------------ His lesson ended, the Master
…e continuity of these virtues across lifetimes. The ethical teachings and the consequences of one's choices are central themes, urging readers to reflect on their own paths of obedience and loyalty. For more…
Understanding Self-Mortification in Buddhism
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Understanding Self-Mortification in Buddhism
It is for this reason that the Lord Buddha should want to start his sermon by instructing the ‘group of five’ that indulgence of the senses is unsuitable, base, ignoble, without benefit, unsuitable fo
…t lead to physical harm without any benefit. These practices range from fasting to unusual clothing choices and often only increase one's suffering. Hence, the Buddha emphasizes avoiding such non-Buddhist pr…
The Futility of Self-Mortification
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The Futility of Self-Mortification
Commentorial Metaphors: Self-mortification: 1. Sugar-cane juice and poison: It can be compared to a mixture of sugar-cane juice and poison. In the end such practices will lead to death, and all for no
… harmful means only compounds one's struggle. A call for deeper understanding of self-care and wise choices is implicit throughout the imagery.
Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
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Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
hardly be able to find anyone to praise them; 4. They will spend forthcoming lifetimes in hell. Having heard the Buddha’s teaching, Khema attained stream-entry, never committing adultery again This ex
…t Action achieved through the understanding of ethical living, emphasizing the importance of making choices that transcend harm.
The Importance of Right Livelihood in Buddhism
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The Importance of Right Livelihood in Buddhism
The Buddha said that a person who earns their living by Wrong Livelihood is like someone who intentionally advises a traveller to take a dangerous road, saying that it is safe, but when travelling the
…oral integrity with a greedy counterpart, demonstrating the moral repercussions of one’s livelihood choices. The tale illustrates how the bodhisatva's honesty not only helps the distressed family but also es…
การดูแลสุขภาพจิตในยุคดิจิทัล
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การดูแลสุขภาพจิตในยุคดิจิทัล
…meditator can refrain from harmful actions and decisions, instead being content and confident about choices made. 2. Benefits for the Meditator’s Family ● Peace and success: family life will be more harmoni…
ในยุคดิจิทัลที่มีความเร่งรีบ ผู้คนต้องเผชิญกับความเครียดเป็นประจำ การรู้จักวิธีการดูแลสุขภาพจิตเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ การใช้เทคโนโลยีเพื่อสนับสนุนสุขภาพจิต เช่น แอปพลิเคชันช่วยผ่อนคลาย และการเชื่อมต่อกับผู้คนร
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…meditator can refrain from harmful actions and decisions, instead being content and confident about choices made. 2. Benefits for the Meditator’s Family ● Peace and success: family life will be more harmoni…
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การตอบปัญหาศาสนา
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การตอบปัญหาศาสนา
…จะคลายความสงสัยให้กับเขาแล้ว ยังทำให้ฝรั่งมีความศรัทธาที่จะปฏิบัติธรรม อีกด้วย “เพื่อลดการตัดสินใจ (Choices)” เป็นคำตอบที่กะทัดรัดที่สุดที่อาตมาให้กับฝรั่ง ๔๘ กั ล ย า ณ ม ต ร
ใด ๆ ก็มักจะถามข้อง่าย ๆ ก่อน ถ้าผู้ตอบ สามารถตอบได้ดี จึงค่อยกระเถิบเข้าไปถาม ปัญหาที่ซับซ้อนมากยิ่งขึ้น แต่ชาวอังกฤษนั้นแตกต่างกันแบบ หน้ามือเป็นหลังมือ ผู้ถามจะถามทุกอย่างที่ ตนเองเห็นว่ายากที่สุดเ
ผลกรรมในชาติหน้า
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ผลกรรมในชาติหน้า
…Thailand, in England or elsewhere? And how? Rich or poor? Do I have freedom of choice? Porn : Well, choices have to be made in this life, for our intentional actions condition future existence. (be continued…
connection. Kamma can manifest its effects either in this very lifetime or in the next lifetime or after several lives. Alan : How does one know about the effect in the future lives ? Porn : These are
Dear Father, Please Don't Let Me Become Addicted to Television
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Dear Father, Please Don't Let Me Become Addicted to Television
…l be a large challenge to prevent their children from becoming addicted too. Therefore, between the choices of fostering good habits in children, and watching their favorite television programs, parents shou…
watch television whenever they want. They must have a set time for homework, reviewing lessons, reading and helping with household chores. Parents must set proper schedules and never allow the childre